Deck 21: Planning and Implementing Intervention: A Case Example of a Child With Autism

Question 1

What special or unique considerations are needed when applying sensory integration (SI) principles with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

A)They often have a limited capacity for social interaction, with challenges with sensory modulation and types of praxis.
B)Use of language is almost always significantly impacted so that alternative forms of communication are often necessary in the evaluation and intervention process.
C)There is very little research to draw upon for making clinical intervention decisions with children with ASD, so alternative sources of information must be considered for selecting intervention strategies.
D)Research evidence highlights the importance of using methods to reduce self-stimulation behaviors using SI techniques.

Answer 1

They often have a limited capacity for social interaction, with challenges with sensory modulation and types of praxis.

Question 2

What is Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)?

A)An intervention strategy using scaffolding and grading of sensory input to ensure the just right challenge
B)A quantifiable method for writing intervention goals and measuring progress over time
C)A norm-referenced and criteria referenced assessment tool for measuring therapy outcomes
D)A way of measuring the extent to which underlying sensory processing skills improve as a result of intervention

Answer 2

A quantifiable method for writing intervention goals and measuring progress over time

Question 3

The case of Kendra in Chapter 21 includes a detailed description and analysis of a therapy session. The therapist allowed the child to bring in her stuffed animal and then the therapist incorporated the toy companion into the session. This was an effective strategy for all the following reasons EXCEPT ___________________________________.

A)Building therapist-child rapport and trust
B)Enhancing motivation and engagement for the child
C)Providing the child with an object that had consistent and familiar sensory stimuli to enhance the just right challenge
D)Providing opportunities to expand upon play themes of interest to the child

Answer 3

Providing the child with an object that had consistent and familiar sensory stimuli to enhance the just right challenge

Question 4

Incorporating parents actively in interventions with their child using the Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) treatment is particularly helpful for _______________________________.

A)Gaining knowledge about appropriate and relevant activities and goals for the child; creating opportunities to educate the parent about how the child's sensory processing needs are affecting his or her daily functioning
B)Educating parents on how to use the therapy equipment; assessing parents' perceptions of their child's interests
C)Motivating the child and encouraging the child to work hard
D)Strengthening the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and child